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Grisback Family History

Grisback Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Griesbach, Riback, Grasmick, Railsback, Brisbane, Prisock, Weisbach

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Where is the Grisback family from?

You can see how Grisback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grisback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grisback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grisback families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Grisback's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Grisback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grisback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Grisback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grisback census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Grisback. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Grisback. For the veterans among your Grisback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grisback lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Grisback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grisback in 1966 was 71, and 50 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grisback ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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